How old is someone named Rylan?
The average Rylan is 14 years old.
Half of all living Rylans are between 9 and 18.
When was Rylan popular?
Rylan had one big moment, peaking in 2011. 71% of the babies ever named Rylan arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 118 | 110 |
| 1980s | 414 | 390 |
| 1990s | 1,446 | 1,400 |
| 2000s | 11,765 | 12,000 |
| 2010s | 20,563 | 20,000 |
| 2020s | 6,848 | 6,800 |
How many Rylans are still alive?
About 41,000 Rylans are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 41,000 babies named Rylan since 1968.
Nearly every Rylan ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Rylan?
About half of living Rylans are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 2%
- Gen Z 50%
- Gen Alpha 47%
Is Rylan an old name?
No. Rylan is one of the youngest names around: younger than 85 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Rylan will be 31 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Rylan a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 84% of living Rylans are men, and 16% are women.
The women average 12 and the men 14.
Names the same age as Rylan
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Rylan's name twin is Samiyah. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Samiyah's age curve is the closest match to Rylan's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Rylan
How old is the average Rylan?
The average Rylan in the US is 14 years old. The median is 14, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Rylan?
About 41,000 Rylans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 41,000 babies given the name since 1968.
When was the name Rylan most popular?
In 2011, when about 3,200 baby boys were named Rylan.
Is Rylan a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 50% of living Rylans are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this